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Event:
Bravado 22
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
Orsini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini scores with a shoulder strike.
Orsini lands a nice uppercut.
Orsini working aggressively here.
#T1#
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsini effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Orsini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Orsini taking a breather here.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Orsini trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Orsini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Orsini working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orsini staying calm.
Gracie tries to bench press Orsini off him but Orsini keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orsini's best efforts.#T4#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Orsini pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orsini pulls his head out easily.
Orsini moves nicely into side control.
Orsini trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orsini sees it coming and defends easily.
Orsini is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Orsini lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orsini throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
#T1#
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
#CL2#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
Orsini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orsini misses with a body punch.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Orsini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right from Orsini.
Orsini digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
A short right from Orsini on the inside. #T2#
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Orsini.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orsini prevents it.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Orsini lands with a left to the head.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Orsini working aggressively here.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Gracie.
Orsini lands a left hand.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch.
Orsini pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Orsini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Orsini manages to get underhooks.
Orsini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Orsini works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie slips a jab from Orsini.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Orsini misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie trying to control the action but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Orsini prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #T2#
Orsini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie prevents Orsini from getting back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orsini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orsini has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orsini passes into side control.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Orsini is controlling the position.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T3#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Orsini cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orsini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Orsini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Orsini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsini connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orsini cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orsini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lucio Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'I am used to bitches just laying down for me. Why you no lay down?'.
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Event:
Bravado 14: Gracie v Masvidal
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gracie jumps guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position. #SUB#
Masvidal is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Masvidal is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Masvidal! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Masvidal taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucio Gracie!
Lucio Gracie took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am used to bitches laying down for me!'.
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Event:
Bravado 4: Gracie v Krustofski
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Krustofski. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Krustofski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Gracie pushes Krustofski up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krustofski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Krustofski doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Krustofski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucio Gracie!
Post fight, Lucio Gracie stared into the camera and said 'I am used to bitches laying down for me!'.
In defeat, Hyman Krustofski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate grapplers. Who wants to roll on the mat with sweaty boys? Fags, thats it.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie stalls.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie moves away from the strike by James.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rick James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
James rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right from James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a left to the head.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.#T2#
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands with a right to the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Gracie tries to tie him up.
James tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
James misses with some punches.
James lands a right hand.
James misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
James lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from James.
Gracie is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD#
James cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Lucio Gracie's cut even more.#CL#
James instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie wants to control but James passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Gracie won't allow James to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie wants to clinch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James is working Gracie over against the cage.
James lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
James scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
James gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James misses with a body punch.
James tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie jumps guard but James stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.#CUT#
The cut above Lucio Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rick James has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
Gracie leaves his chin hanging out and James seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gracie crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick James!
An out of breath Rick James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Krustofski.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Krustofski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Krustofski against the cage.
Krustofski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krustofski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krustofski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krustofski slowing the pace effectively.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Krustofski is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Krustofski working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Krustofski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krustofski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
Krustofski lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.#T1#
Gracie wants to clinch.
A jab from Krustofski does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.
Krustofski misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Krustofski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Krustofski is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krustofski was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Krustofski keeps moving.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krustofski dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Krustofski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Krustofski defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krustofski throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely. #SUB#
Krustofski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krustofski controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krustofski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Krustofski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krustofski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krustofski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucio Gracie!
Lucio Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferreira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Ferreira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Ferreira is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Lucio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Diego Ferreira.#TD2#
Ferreira gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferreira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ferreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ferreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ferreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ferreira working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Ferreira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Ferreira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Ferreira is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Ferreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferreira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Ferreira defends it. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ferreira is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ferreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Ferreira trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Ferreira dodges it nicely.
Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ferreira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucio Gracie!
An out of breath Lucio Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Coelho slips under a jab from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie has Coelho up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coelho lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Coelho is working Gracie over against the cage.
Coelho misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie jumps guard but Coelho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coelho lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Coelho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Coelho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie is looking to control Coelho's arms but Coelho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Coelho swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coelho prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Coelho tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Coelho.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coelho slowing the pace effectively.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coelho scores with a shoulder strike.
Coelho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coelho lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.
Good body shot from Coelho.
Coelho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Coelho lands a left hand.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Coelho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie tries to stall but Coelho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coelho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coelho avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coelho.
A right hand to the body from Coelho.
Coelho lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Coelho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coelho struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie wants to stall.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Coelho.
Coelho digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Coelho.
Coelho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coelho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Coelho lands a right hand.
Coelho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie taking a breather.
Coelho is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coelho tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coelho.
Gracie taking a breather.
Come on Coelho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coelho receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Coelho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coelho misses with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Coelho gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coelho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. #TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coelho trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie has his feet on Coelho's thighs here. He's pushed Coelho off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Coelho screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucio Gracie!
Lucio Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI 74- End is Nigh
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Coelho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coelho.
Coelho misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Coelho moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Coelho gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Coelho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie taking a breather.
Coelho blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Coelho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Coelho tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Coelho back against the cage. #T1#
Coelho prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Coelho avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Coelho tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Coelho lying in Gracie's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gracie decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Coelho taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucio Gracie!
Lucio Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI 70 - Rumbux
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Sloan moved out of range.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloan works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie slips a jab from Sloan.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sloan as he connects with a hook.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sloan.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloan misses with a right hand #CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sloan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Sloan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Sloan throwing strikes but missing.
Sloan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sloan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sloan has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sloan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sloan defends it easily.
Sloan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Sloan stands up from Gracie's guard - Sloan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie throws a hook but Sloan blocks it.
The fighters circling - Sloan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloan throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Sloan misses with some punches.
Sloan working aggressively here.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie is looking to control Sloan's arms but Sloan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #TD#
Gracie jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sloan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sloan is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sloan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sloan has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucio Gracie!
An out of breath Lucio Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HI 65 - Voljin & Otis
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Provenza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Provenza finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Provenza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Provenza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Provenza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Provenza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Provenza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Provenza.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Provenza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Provenza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Provenza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Provenza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Provenza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Provenza controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Provenza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Provenza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Provenza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Provenza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Provenza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Provenza has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is trying to keep Provenza in close.
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Provenza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Provenza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenza wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Provenza is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Provenza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Provenza scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Provenza defends easily.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenza trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Provenza looking to pass the guard.
Provenza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Provenza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Provenza is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Provenza stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Provenza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Provenza working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Provenza's best efforts.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Provenza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Silvio Provenza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Gracie trying to control but Provenza postures up.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Provenza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Provenza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though. #SUB2#
Provenza seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Provenza sits in half guard.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Provenza thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Provenza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.
Provenza is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Provenza throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gracie trying to control but Provenza postures up.
Provenza wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Provenza is very close to passing his half guard.
Provenza trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie tries to roll over but Provenza keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Provenza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Provenza lands a nice short elbow.
Provenza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Provenza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Provenza throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Provenza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provenza passes to full mount!
Gracie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Provenza.
Provenza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Provenza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Provenza throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Provenza punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Provenza looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Provenza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Provenza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie tries to bench press Provenza off him but Provenza keeps the position.
Provenza throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
An elbow from Provenza crashes against the mat.
Provenza trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza working away.
Provenza lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Provenza.#T1#
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Provenza off and has taken his back!
Gracie keeps control of the position as Provenza tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Provenza is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Provenza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Provenza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Provenza.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenza looking to pass the guard.
Provenza landing with the ground and pound.
Provenza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvio Provenza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Provenza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Provenza is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Provenza has passed into half guard!
Provenza content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Provenza has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Provenza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Provenza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lucio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Provenza content just to control the position here. #T4#
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Provenza content just to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Provenza controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Provenza.
Provenza prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Provenza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Provenza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Provenza!
A very excited looking Silvio Provenza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HI 58: Keen to Fight
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bzura takes one to the chin there.
Bzura has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bzura sprawls and moves away.
Bzura wants to clinch#TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB2#
Bzura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bzura's guard. #T1##SUB#
Bzura is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie wants to stand up but Bzura has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bzura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucio Gracie!
Lucio Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Aabi Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Aabi Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Aabi Hassan, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Aabi Hassan against the cage but Aabi Hassan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aabi Hassan misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aabi Hassan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie has hold of Aabi Hassan's hands but Aabi Hassan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aabi Hassan tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T1#
Aabi Hassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aabi Hassan is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Aabi Hassan is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking to control Aabi Hassan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aabi Hassan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Aabi Hassan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aabi Hassan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aabi Hassan defends well.
Aabi Hassan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aabi Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aabi Hassan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aabi Hassan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aabi Hassan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to keep Aabi Hassan in close.
#T4#
Gracie is pulling down on Aabi Hassan's head. It's preventing any offense from Aabi Hassan, at least for the moment.
Aabi Hassan throws a big right hand that misses.
Aabi Hassan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aabi Hassan stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Aabi Hassan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aabi Hassan is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Aabi Hassan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracie working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aabi Hassan leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Aabi Hassan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aabi Hassan can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aabi Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aabi Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aabi Hassan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aabi Hassan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Aabi Hassan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Aabi Hassan connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aabi Hassan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aabi Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aabi Hassan landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aabi Hassan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lucio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aabi Hassan defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Aabi Hassan is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Aabi Hassan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aabi Hassan wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aabi Hassan lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Aabi Hassan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Aabi Hassan sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Aabi Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Aabi Hassan there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aabi Hassan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Aabi Hassan throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Aabi Hassan pushes him off.
Aabi Hassan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Aabi Hassan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Aabi Hassan defends the submission attempt.
Aabi Hassan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aabi Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aabi Hassan controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Aabi Hassan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aabi Hassan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aabi Hassan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Aabi Hassan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aabi Hassan lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aabi Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aabi Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Aabi Hassan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aabi Hassan works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aabi Hassan is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Aabi Hassan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aabi Hassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Aabi Hassan's posture.
Aabi Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Aabi Hassan postures up. #SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Aabi Hassan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Aabi Hassan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucio Gracie!
Our winner, Lucio Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ISLAND KOMBAT 4
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Belcher.
Belcher letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Belcher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Belcher is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Belcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Belcher uses it to pass to side control.
Belcher working the ground and pound.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Belcher not doing much here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Belcher landing shots from mount.
Belcher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belcher looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!#T3#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Belcher with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Belcher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belcher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Belcher.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Belcher breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belcher controlling his opponent.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Belcher with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Belcher working Gracie over with strikes here.
Belcher lands a big elbow - Gracie is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gracie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
After winning the bout, Jake Belcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 19
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Machado.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch position.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Machado uses from the top position.
Machado postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machado defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machado wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Machado wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Machado throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Machado's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucio Gracie!
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Event:
ISLAND FIGHTS
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Foo. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Foo's guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Foo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Foo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foo is keeping the position for now.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gracie advances to half guard. #SU2#
Gracie stands up out of the half guard.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Foo.
A swing and a miss from Foo.
Foo sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Foo avoids it this time.
Foo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Foo keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Foo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lucio Gracie!
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